The woman assaulted at Bescot Stadium railway station on Sunday October 20 has died in hospital three days after the attack.
Rhiannon Skye Whyte, 27, suffered serious injuries following an attack at 11.30pm. The next morning, Deng Cholmajek, 18, of Bescot Crescent, Walsall was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Detectives are applying to amend the charge to murder.
Cholmajek remains in custody after appearing at Walsall Magistrates Court this week, and will face trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court on November 19.
Tributes have poured in for Rhiannon, who was described in a statement by the family.
“The most loved daughter, compassionate sister, loving aunty, gracious granddaughter, beautiful niece, wonderful cousin and devoted friend.
“The most selfless person you were brave, quirky, funny, and always there for anyone who needed it. There is not enough paper in the world to even begin to write a tribute for you, but no one deserves it more.
“The weird thing about this devastating loss is that we now need to navigate life without you, but how? If your short life will teach anything it’s to cherish each moment with those you love as tomorrow is never guaranteed.
“You are so strong, a fighter and no matter what happens, we as a family will always be united for you. We will love and miss you for now for always and forever.”
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell said: “Our specialist officers are supporting Rhiannon’s family and friends. Please can we ask for their privacy to be respected. Our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time”
Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or text 61016 quoting 11 of 21 October.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.